THE ULTIMATE WEEK OF SPORTS

Delray Beach Open-ATP Tennis

Come see elite tennis, both past and present, at the Delray Beach Open—the only tournament in the world to feature both the ATP World Tour and fan-favorite ATP Champions Tour. Spanning more than 28 years, the tournament draws more than 60,000 spectators over 10 days.

Gauntlet of Polo®

Palm Beach International Polo Season rides into town January through April. Throughout those 16 weeks, the world’s finest horses, preeminent teams and most skilled players will be competing for the prestigious Gauntlet of Polo®. In the ultimate survival of the fittest, the Gauntlet of Polo comprises three elite tournaments: the C.V. Whitney Cup®, the USPA Gold Cup® and the U.S. Open Polo Championship®. Any team that consecutively sweeps all three tournaments will earn its place in history as the Gauntlet champion. General admission tickets are available.

Winter Equestrian Festival

Taking place at Wellington International, this long-running festival is considered the world’s premier winter gathering of horses and riders. The 12-week show sees only the best riders of their class, including Olympians, adult amateurs, juniors and children from 52 countries and all 50 states.

During Week 7 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, you can watch elite show jumping and hunter competition. The highlight event of the week will be the Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI5*, which will showcase some of the world’s best equestrians, on Saturday evening. In addition to the impressive displays of equestrian sport, spectators will enjoy entertainment, a large variety of vendors and family-friendly children’s activities.

PGA Tour Championship

Formerly known as The Honda Classic, this tournament has been bringing top PGA TOUR talent to The Palm Beaches since 2003, providing a week of entertainment and one of the finest fan experiences around. The tournament features a field of hundreds of players and a and a multimilliondollar purse, with net proceeds benefiting the locally based Children’s Healthcare Charity.

The competition takes place on the worldrenowned Champion Course at PGA National Resort. Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio, and redesigned by links legend Jack Nicklaus, the course is best known for “The Bear Trap”—a daunting three-hole stretch that is known as one of the biggest challenges in golf. Spectators can check out the shopping area with the new U.S. Polo Assn. apparel shop on-site this year. Be there for the first round.

Major League Baseball Spring Training at Ballpark of The Palm Beaches

Spring Training is a can’t-miss experience in The Palm Beaches, where the teams of the Grapefruit League warm up for the regular season under the South Florida sun. The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach is the Spring Training home of not one but two World Series competitors: the world-champion Houston Astros and the former world-champion Washington Nationals. See the big-league action from a blanket on the Banana Boat Lawn, or snag a stadium or Field Box seat for an up-close view of some of the best players in the game. Be sure to visit the Craft Corner, where a variety of beer flows from 32 tap handles.

Major League Baseball Spring Training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Can’t get enough of America’s pastime? Head a few miles north to Jupiter’s Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, where the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins spend their Spring Training. With unparalleled player access and close-up encounters with veteran stars and up-and-coming prospects alike, the Spring Training experience here is truly one-ofa-kind. Settle in for a Grapefruit League showdown with a hot dog and a local craft beer.